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Abbott abarema
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Abarema
Species:
abbottii
Synonyms
  • Jupunba abbottii (Rose & Leonard) Britton & Rose
  • Pithecellobium abbottii Rose & Leonard

Abarema abbottii, the Abbott abarema, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in the Dominican Republic, and is confined to broad-leaved woodlands on limestone soils.

Morphology

The tree is a perennial plant. It is 4 to 12 metres tall, with rough grey bark.

Distribution and habitat

Distribution: Restricted to north-east Dominican Republic, on the southern shore of Samana Bay and west towards Sa Quita-espuela.

Habitat: A tree confined to broad-leaved woodland on limestone soils up to 800 metres.

See also

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